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HV04 DLE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,055 mi
Last recorded151,055 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 DLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 151,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody covers obscuring some items

Pass 9 Nov 2017 146,048 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 142,753 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both front tyres wearing on edges

under trays and engine cover fitted

wear on front and rear brake discs

Fail 7 Nov 2016 142,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both front tyres wearing on edges

under trays and engine cover fitted

wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 13 Nov 2015 136,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2014 124,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 116,027 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F front inner track control arm inner bushes perishing

Fail 12 Nov 2013 116,027 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/F and O/S/F front inner track control arm inner bushes perishing

Pass 13 Nov 2012 107,214 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 107,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 100,423 miles

Both rear parking brakes binding on slightly

Both rear tyres ON 1.6mm limit and should be replaced as soon as possible

N/S/F tyre has 3mm tread

O/S/F tyre has 4mm tread

Rear brake pads getting thin

Fail 26 Nov 2010 87,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 87,762 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 77,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 69,868 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 69,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to ns front outer tyre wall

Pass 12 Dec 2007 63,050 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 63,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 57,756 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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HV04 DLE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV04 DLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HV04 DLE registered?

HV04 DLE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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